One Horse Names New Vietnam-Era Rifle, SBR After Local Veterans
One Horse has rolled out two Vietnam-themed 5.56 rifles, Sarge and Archie, naming each after local veterans and tying November sales to a Huey helicopter preservation nonprofit.
Snapshot
Indiana-based One Horse launched its Express Retros line on November 8, 2026, built with Atrius Development Group and featuring period-correct styling like carry handles and clamshell handguards. The two guns honor Vietnam veterans with ties to the company's Brownstown, Indiana home, and the launch anchors a broader "Welcome Home" campaign aimed at that generation.
Key points
- Two models: Sarge is a 20-inch rifle, Archie an 11.5-inch SBR, both chambered in 5.56 with factory-installed Atrius Mil-Spec Forced Reset Selectors.
- Named for real people: Sarge honors Army veteran Don Morgan; Archie is a posthumous tribute to the A-Gunner who served with veteran Carl J. Vondielingen, both connected to Brownstown.
- Charity tie-in: One Horse says it will donate 5% of gross Express Retro sales in November 2026 to Columbus Indiana Huey Inc., a nonprofit that maintains a flying UH-1 Huey museum.
- Legal context: AmmoLand notes forced-reset triggers went through ATF litigation settled in May 2025, and Atrius maintains its selector is legally distinct from designs tied to Rare Breed's patent disputes; buyers still need to check state and NFA rules.
- Availability: Both models sell direct-to-consumer until January 2027, when they move to dealers.
Quick take
The forced-reset selector will draw the gear-head attention, but the real pitch here is the naming and the Huey donation, a small manufacturer leaning into local history instead of pure spec sheets. Worth a look if the story behind the gun matters as much as what's on the receiver.
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